The Three-Word Change to Virginia Contracts That Move-Up Sellers Should Know About
What changed in Virginia's home sale contingency on July 1, 2026? The standard Virginia contingency addendum now requires a buyer's current home to be listed in Active Status in the MLS within the agreed number of days after ratification — not Coming Soon, not almost ready. If you own a home in Arli
Upper Northwest DC Housing Market Update: June 2026
What's Happening in the Upper Northwest DC Housing Market in June 2026? Upper Northwest DC — zip codes 20016, 20015, 20008, and 20007 (which includes Georgetown and Glover Park) — ended June 2026 with 644 active listings, the most inventory the area has seen in a couple of years. That's not a slowdo
Selling a Home with an Old Roof? What Fannie Mae Changed
Can You Sell a Home with an Old Roof Without Insurance Problems in 2026? Yes — and it just got easier. On March 18, 2026, Fannie Mae issued Lender Letter LL-2026-03, which retired two requirements that used to slow down closings on older homes: lenders no longer have to document a property's replace
DC Condo Buyers and Sellers: What Fannie Mae's August 3 Rule Change Means for You
DC Condo Buyers and Sellers: The Fannie Mae Rule Change That Hits August 3, 2026 If you're buying or selling a condo in Washington DC, Bethesda, or Northern Virginia right now, there is a financing rule change hitting on August 3, 2026 that will directly affect your transaction — and most buyers and
